No Potato Salad

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

  Craving for potato salad but on a low carbohydrate diet? Try this delicious adaptation. It has all the flavor of real thing without the carbs. The rich texture of the green beans combined with tangy dressing  satisfy the worst of cravings! Replace regular mayo for canola oil mayo to make it ...

Chicken Florentine (for 2)

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Have a taste of Italy and fell good about it  ! HOW? By combining low fat chicken breast with super food spinach.  This is a healthy, low fat and low carb recipe, excellent for your new year resolution to eat better! Use fresh or chopped frozen spinach for a shortcut, just make ...

New Year’s good luck black-eyed peas

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

If you are a Southerner or a Southerner at heart , black-eyed peas have long been associated with good luck.  Tradition says that a dish of peas at New Year's will bring luck and prosperity for the new year.  If you add greens which symbolize money, you'll  have a great combination of wealth ...

Shiitake Mushroom Chicken

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

  Asian food with NO SOY? Yes, it's possible to have a lovely dish without the fish and the soy! The shiitake mushrooms  give lovely texture and  flavor.  Good enough to ring in the Chinese New Year! Ingredients: (for 4 servings) 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut to bite size pieces 8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms ...

Pocket Meat Pies AKA Empanadas

Monday, December 29th, 2008

These wonderful pocket pastries have multiple incarnations among several cultures. Our Savory version are a recipe that is typical from Spain and the former colonies  South America. Seasoned browned meat meets the sweetness of cumin raisins and the right touch of chopped olives.  Look for pre- made pastry dough in the ethic ...